Waikare Komene isn't just passionate about architecture. He's also the driving force behind The Roots Creative Entrepreneurs, a group of young, creative industry professionals from Pasifika and Maori backgrounds.
The Roots describes itself as "a creative enterprise, a movement and a network", and is based on the five values of roots, creativity, sustainability, intergenerational and community. It aims to empower young people by providing opportunities to showcase creativity, innovation and design and to raise awareness about environmental issues. Over summer, The Roots will be involved with Silo Park, running interactive activities, workshops, obstacle courses and games.
Look out for its sculptural installation made up of 4000 bottles, created by students from schools across Auckland; it's open to the public during the weekends until the end of December from 10am-2pm. The Roots will also showcase its products and services at the Silo Markets, and in January an exhibition at Silo 6 is in store.
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